Elections in Moldova: Over 50% Support EU, Incumbent President Sandu Goes to Second Round with 42%

As of 10:00 a.m., 1,562,276 people, or 51.65% of voters, had cast their ballots in Moldova. The Central Election Commission has processed 98.56% of the ballots, with a 50.16% majority of votes in favour of the EU referendum (735,834).

After processing 98.56% of the protocols for the presidential vote, Maia Sandu received the highest number of points - 42.07% (640,000 votes), followed by Alexandru Stoianoglo, who received 26.27% (400,000 votes). Thus, a second round of the presidential election will be organised.

Meanwhile, Moldovan President Maia Sandu, who is running for a second term, said that law enforcement agencies had exposed a criminal group that intended to buy 300,000 votes.

‘Criminal groups, united with foreign forces, attacked our country with lies and propaganda. We have evidence and information that a criminal group planned to buy 300,000 votes. This is an unprecedented fraud aimed at compromising democracy. Their goal is to sow fear and panic in society. We will not stop defending freedom and democracy. We are waiting for the final results and will come back with decisions,’ the Moldovan president said.